Synonyms for

Trimmed

Verb / trɪmd / Another word for trimmed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut off the edges or parts of something to make it neater or more symmetrical.

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Common collocations

  • trimmed hedges
  • trimmed beard
  • trimmed nails
  • trimmed sails
  • trimmed fat
  • trimmed down
  • trimmed the budget
  • trimmed the tree

Word family

noun trim
verb trim
adjective trimmed

Usage note

Often used to describe reducing something in size or length, especially for neatness or efficiency. Can also refer to making a boat more stable by adjusting sails.

Example sentences

  1. I trimmed my hair last night.
  2. My mom trimmed the edges of the pie crust.
  3. The gardener trimmed the hedges.
  4. The tailor trimmed the sleeves of my shirt.
  5. The barber trimmed my beard.

Quotes

  • I trimmed my soul to fit into a world I no longer belonged to.
  • I'm not a control freak, I'm a control enthusiast. I like my ducks in a row. I like my hair to stay the way it is. And I like to trim my Christmas tree lights to blink in a rhymic pattern.
  • I always say, 'Hair is just hair, it's not that serious.' If I didn't cut my hair every time something emotional happened in my life, I'd be like Rapunzel by now. I'm very thankful for my hair. I never take it for granted. Being a hairstylist, I have a different appreciation for it. I'm always touching it, playing with it or trimming it.

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